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action or action in conjunction? >> the secretary is urgently meeting with russian representatives and lots of elements of the state department are meeting with our alies. the potential for recognition of the new syrian national council is something we would be doing, a step our alies have taken. i commend ambassador ford for their leadership on the plementic side to deal with this grinding, painful, two-year-long conflict. the differences are far less important than the commonality, which the president has made a clear declaration, which we will back. thank you. captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> you are going to hear from senator leiberman at the foundation for defense of democracy. they are hosting a forum called "dictators and dissidents." we'll take you live to the event with remarks from incoming chairman ed royce and senator bob casey and talking about syria and tensions in iran coming up in a few minutes. we will bring you a porti
action or action in conjunction? >> the secretary is urgently meeting with russian representatives and lots of elements of the state department are meeting with our alies. the potential for recognition of the new syrian national council is something we would be doing, a step our alies have taken. i commend ambassador ford for their leadership on the plementic side to deal with this grinding, painful, two-year-long conflict. the differences are far less important than the commonality,...
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we urge the security council to take strong and concerted action to demonstrate that pyongyang's actions are completely unacceptable. in familiar -- in particular we call on china and russia to work construct ily with other members of the council to show that the international community is united in condemning north korea's provocative behavior. north korea is only further isolating itself with its irresponsible action and the development of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons will never bring the real security and acceptance by the international community that the regime so desperately wants. instead of pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into its so-called space program, nuclear programs, and massive military, north korea should instead work to feed its own citizens and improve its dismal economy. we must continue to remain vigilant in the face of north korea -- korean provocations and fully committed to the security of our allies in the region. i urge my colleagues to support this resolution and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. th
we urge the security council to take strong and concerted action to demonstrate that pyongyang's actions are completely unacceptable. in familiar -- in particular we call on china and russia to work construct ily with other members of the council to show that the international community is united in condemning north korea's provocative behavior. north korea is only further isolating itself with its irresponsible action and the development of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons will never...
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need is immediate action. the issue of eradicating gun violence is ripe and we must act now. the first thing we must do is ban assault weapons of all types. their only purpose is to kill the largest amount of people in the shortest amount of time. tragically, the newtown shooter used a military-style weapon to perform his evil deeds. weapons with the ability to carry out such deadly force do not belong on our streets. i challenge anyone to justify the use of these weapons anywhere but on the battlefield for which they were made. people say there is an absolute right to bear arms. i disagree. there is reasonable restriction. i have a right to leave my home without being shot. people have the right to worship their god without being massacred. the children of sandy hook elementary had the absolute right to go to school without being gunned down. no one sent their child to school expecting they won't come home. i understand there are many factors that contribute to this unfore give act of violence -- forgiveable
need is immediate action. the issue of eradicating gun violence is ripe and we must act now. the first thing we must do is ban assault weapons of all types. their only purpose is to kill the largest amount of people in the shortest amount of time. tragically, the newtown shooter used a military-style weapon to perform his evil deeds. weapons with the ability to carry out such deadly force do not belong on our streets. i challenge anyone to justify the use of these weapons anywhere but on the...
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but the founders spoke of nature as a guide to and as a measure of human action. they thought of nature not as something merely to be manipulated for human convenience but rather as a source of norms to be discovered. they understood that natural rights could not be asserted, celebrated and defended unless nature, including human nature is regarded as a normative rather than a merely con ting nt fact. -- contingent fact. is not chaos but rather as the replace of employment of chaos in the mind and will of the creator. this is the creator who endows us with natural right that is are inevitable, inalienable and universal and hence the foundation of democratic quality. and these natural rights are the foundation of limited government. government defined by the limited goal of securing those rights so that individuals may flourish in their free and responsible exercise of those rights. a government thus limited is not in the business of imposing its opinions about what happiness or what excellence the citizens should choose to pursue. having such opinions is the busin
but the founders spoke of nature as a guide to and as a measure of human action. they thought of nature not as something merely to be manipulated for human convenience but rather as a source of norms to be discovered. they understood that natural rights could not be asserted, celebrated and defended unless nature, including human nature is regarded as a normative rather than a merely con ting nt fact. -- contingent fact. is not chaos but rather as the replace of employment of chaos in the mind...
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called the fiscal cliff -- the combination of tax increases and spending cuts unless congress takes action. that's live tomorrow, here on c- span. next, the government's role on innovation and the economy. participating in the discussions is glenn hutchins, a former adviser to bill clinton and the google public policy and government relations and vice- president. it was a nearly hour-long the event of the by the center for american progress. >> that is a tough act to follow. i'm al hunt. let me just give you one quick story. i met her when she was policy director for hillary clinton and barack obama. i did a column one time in which i referred to her as the sugar ray robinson of policy directors. it sugarn't remember ray robinson, he was pound for pound, the greatest boxer in the history of the game. when i see here, i say hi, sugar. one of my younger reporters over heard this and said is he old? he's just a different generation. i'm sorry, sugar. [laughter] >> i'm glad you explained that. >> is terrific to be here. what a great panel. glenn is the founder of silver lake. there has been no
called the fiscal cliff -- the combination of tax increases and spending cuts unless congress takes action. that's live tomorrow, here on c- span. next, the government's role on innovation and the economy. participating in the discussions is glenn hutchins, a former adviser to bill clinton and the google public policy and government relations and vice- president. it was a nearly hour-long the event of the by the center for american progress. >> that is a tough act to follow. i'm al hunt....
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it is going to require action. and i think most people who have studied this understand we have both a revenue and a spending problem. this chart i think demonstrates it quite clearly. this looks at the relationship between spending that's the red line and revenue, that's the green line, going back to 1950. so this is looking at 60 years of our spending and revenue history. you can see that we are near a 60 year high. we've come somewhat off it, we're near a 60 year low in revenue. that says to me we've got to work both sides of the equation. those who say we've got a spending problem have it half right. we also have a revenue problem and both sides have to be addressed. our gross federal debt surpassed 100% of our g.d.p. this year. it is projected to rise to 115% by 2022. the definitive work on death studied 200 years of financial history, looked at dozens of countries and concluded once you reach a gross debt of more than 90% of g.d.p., your future economic prospects are affected in a negative way. you have reduc
it is going to require action. and i think most people who have studied this understand we have both a revenue and a spending problem. this chart i think demonstrates it quite clearly. this looks at the relationship between spending that's the red line and revenue, that's the green line, going back to 1950. so this is looking at 60 years of our spending and revenue history. you can see that we are near a 60 year high. we've come somewhat off it, we're near a 60 year low in revenue. that says to...
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then on sunday, the taylors on affirmative action and on tuesday, jeffrey toobin on how the supreme court decisions affected other decisions. all this week on c-span 2. >> i like the variety of the shows, the programs on c-span and the debates. i like to catch those when they're available on c-span. i do watch the political call-in programs as well to get the various positions from republicans, independents, democrats to see what folks are thinking around the country. >> i think it's fair and impartial. and i think it's full -- it's a full spectrum of what the political scene is. and i like the coverage. >> dennis dorsey watches c-span on comcast. c-span, created by america's cable companies in 1979, brought to you as a public service by your television provider. [applause] >> speaking at the heritage foundation, supreme court justice anthony kennedy submitted it's the duty of every american, not just public servants, to defend the constitution. he talked about the importance of teaching constitution in public schools. justice kennedy joined the supreme court in 1988. this is an hour. >>
then on sunday, the taylors on affirmative action and on tuesday, jeffrey toobin on how the supreme court decisions affected other decisions. all this week on c-span 2. >> i like the variety of the shows, the programs on c-span and the debates. i like to catch those when they're available on c-span. i do watch the political call-in programs as well to get the various positions from republicans, independents, democrats to see what folks are thinking around the country. >> i think...
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but i inaccurately impugned the actions to the gentleman, mr. hensarling and i apologize to him of accusing him of something that he did not do. the speaker pro tempore: jabbed -- the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida rise? without objection. the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> like all of us in congress, i believe in the greatness of the american people and our principals and rights that have made america a beacon of hope and freedom. many yearn for basic human liberties. the people of western sa harrah have been trapped in oppressive conditions under the puppet regime. the front has instituted masked kidnappings of people from their homes into western algeria. they have been in prison in camps for 35 years. the front colbrates with the likes of cuba who ration food in the camp and indoctor rin ate children while partnering with al qaeda. they have a plan, which i will submit for the record that addresses these issues with a clear and democratic solution to the sa harrah c
but i inaccurately impugned the actions to the gentleman, mr. hensarling and i apologize to him of accusing him of something that he did not do. the speaker pro tempore: jabbed -- the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida rise? without objection. the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> like all of us in congress, i believe in the greatness of the american people and our principals and rights that have made america a beacon...
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we are again taking concrete actions to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> mr. leader, i know this bill presented last night mirrors a piece of legislation that was on the floor earlier in the year. but why not that make -- why was that not made part of the plan b since there was a crew from yir conference that the initial part of plan b did not deal with the sequester and this was a rushed fashion last night? >> listen, our members and our conference have consistently been focused on addressing the spending problem. as you know, last year we had focused primarily on trying to address the unfunded liabilities of this federal government. we're committed to actually fixing the problem here so we can go about a growing economy. we also realize that the president's unwillingness or inability to come to a balanced agreement with our speaker presents us with very little option other than to try and work hard to avoid a tax hike on so many millions of americans. that's why we were pushing forward and are on the permanent tax relief bill in plan b. but we also know very
we are again taking concrete actions to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> mr. leader, i know this bill presented last night mirrors a piece of legislation that was on the floor earlier in the year. but why not that make -- why was that not made part of the plan b since there was a crew from yir conference that the initial part of plan b did not deal with the sequester and this was a rushed fashion last night? >> listen, our members and our conference have consistently been focused on...
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in action makes it more present. we maintain the earned income tax credits for individuals. we do a few other little tweaks. we made the mortgage deduction and a credit. we make it available to atomizers as well. -- itemizers as well. as long as you make this, e committee the code more approach and will -- approachable. it could have an impact on low impact individuals. in mexico slightly more progressive. -- it makes a slightly more progressive. i think the general parameters are still the same. you are going to have to recalculate the numbers a little bit. it is 2 years old. guest: the general parameters are still the same period is two years old. those out a little bit. one thing they did was provide a short-term stimulus. the economy is probably slightly better right now than it was two years ago. i still think there is a decent argument for having some kind of stimulus. you might want to look at the size of that any conjecturing about the cuts and tax changes take place. there are definitely some changes. host: here is about a man is worth from former senator alan simps
in action makes it more present. we maintain the earned income tax credits for individuals. we do a few other little tweaks. we made the mortgage deduction and a credit. we make it available to atomizers as well. -- itemizers as well. as long as you make this, e committee the code more approach and will -- approachable. it could have an impact on low impact individuals. in mexico slightly more progressive. -- it makes a slightly more progressive. i think the general parameters are still the...
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grant to the members of this people's house the gifts of wisdom and discernment that in their words and actions they will do justice, love with mercy and walk humbly with you. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approve the chair will lead the house in the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the chair lays before the house sundry communications. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, sir, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule 206 the rules of the u.s. house of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on december 6, 2012, at 9:42 a.m., that the senate passed senate 1947, that the senate passed senate 3254. with best wishes,
grant to the members of this people's house the gifts of wisdom and discernment that in their words and actions they will do justice, love with mercy and walk humbly with you. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approve the chair will lead the house in the pledge of...
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and so any action that we take that is less than that top rate of 39.6%, mr. speaker, is actually a tax cut. we need to recognize that. so, mr. speaker, what we are doing here, and i appreciate again the understanding of the minority, is simply trying to move ahead with this good faith negotiating process that speaker boehner and the president of the united states are in the misof -- mitts of, and i hope in -- midst of, and i hope in light of the balanced approach -- by the way this package has enjoyed at least statements of support from democrats in the past, from both the house and the senate, i hope this can be a positive step as we seek to resolve just as quickly as we possibly can this question. we all know that uncertainty is the enemy of prosperity. and our goal is, mr. speaker, to put into place a policy that will have the kind of certainty that will encourage our job creators and encourage those who are out there seeking to get on to the first rung of the economic ladder to have the kind of opportunity that is necessary. so with that, mr. speaker, i r
and so any action that we take that is less than that top rate of 39.6%, mr. speaker, is actually a tax cut. we need to recognize that. so, mr. speaker, what we are doing here, and i appreciate again the understanding of the minority, is simply trying to move ahead with this good faith negotiating process that speaker boehner and the president of the united states are in the misof -- mitts of, and i hope in -- midst of, and i hope in light of the balanced approach -- by the way this package has...
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palestinian leaders need to ask themselves what unilateral action can really accomplish for their people. president abbas took a step in the wrong direction this week. we opposed his resolution. but we also need to see that the palestinian authority in the west bank still offers the most compelling alternative to rockets and permanent resistance. at a time when religious extremists claim to offer rewards in the hereafter, israel needs to help those committed to peace deliver for their people in the here and now. the leaders of the west bank -- president abbas and prime minister fayyad -- deserve credit for their real achievements on the ground. they made their streets safe again; they brought a measure of peace; they overhauled governing institutions. they have cooperated with israel to help enhance israel's security. and we have to be honest with ourselves that, right now, all of this needs our political and economic support to be sustainable. it also needs a political horizon. so particularly in light of today's announcement, let me reiterate that this administration -- like previous a
palestinian leaders need to ask themselves what unilateral action can really accomplish for their people. president abbas took a step in the wrong direction this week. we opposed his resolution. but we also need to see that the palestinian authority in the west bank still offers the most compelling alternative to rockets and permanent resistance. at a time when religious extremists claim to offer rewards in the hereafter, israel needs to help those committed to peace deliver for their people in...
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i am an attorney and i've tried to watch the actions of this president. i take into consideration the books he read and he uses the philosophers who taught him as he grew up. i really believe that based on the way he is trying -- that based on the way he has been trained, i think the president wants to go over the cliff because that will achieve the things he was buried he wants to break up the republican party. he wants to break its back and then he also wants to go over the cliff because he wants to have a financial crisis because if you look at the study, that is the only way he can really achieve the type of social and fiscal non-responsibility he wants to achieve. that is break the back of the economy and then we have a crisis and then he will come in and fix it. it is a very socialist way that will be unacceptable to most americans accept the slivers of the american public, the african americans, the people he got votes from, the leftists, the universities, and the people who love obama. guest: if you look at the situation and you take it from my po
i am an attorney and i've tried to watch the actions of this president. i take into consideration the books he read and he uses the philosophers who taught him as he grew up. i really believe that based on the way he is trying -- that based on the way he has been trained, i think the president wants to go over the cliff because that will achieve the things he was buried he wants to break up the republican party. he wants to break its back and then he also wants to go over the cliff because he...